As we enter the holiday season, practicing certain habits can protect our mental health. With the added pressure and uncertainty of the pandemic, emotional stress can lead to health concerns …
A tale of two catalogs
I was in Nashville with grandson King when the transition took place.
One minute, it was ghosts and goblins and Halloween – because it was Oct. 28, after all.
The next, it …
Celebrating the service of all
Being the daughter of a U.S. Air Force captain, you would think I would have more of a clue about Veterans Day.
But I didn’t, except to know that is to …
Jeff Kindrick: Firefighter, author loves life at KFD
The man riding in the back seat of Engine 19 in South Knoxville is not, mind you, the stereotypical firefighter you could conjure up in your wildest dreams. In fact, …
Services this week for Dick Abbott
A longtime educator and coach has died. Dick Abbott, 91, passed away Nov. 2, 2020. He was a mechanic on the F-86 Sabre jets after high school graduation and then …
The column that almost wasn’t
I have started and discarded today’s column approximately six times. Not to bore you with “how the sausage is made,” but let’s just say that is not my usual pace …
Halloween 2020: Not sure what can scare us now
Halloween is Saturday, and heaven only knows what it will look like in 2020.
I mean, it has kind of been Halloween since March, hasn’t it? The elements have all been …
Understanding a Girls’ Trip
I am in my last day of a Girls’ Trip to the beach. Today is the “travel home” day, so my two girlfriends and I will check out of our …